All Flashcards
How can reduced meat consumption help protect the environment?
Lowers greenhouse gas emissions, conserves water, and reduces antibiotic use.
How can rotational grazing improve pasture sustainability?
Allows vegetation to recover, preventing overgrazing and soil erosion.
How can improved waste management in CAFOs reduce pollution?
Proper treatment and disposal of waste can minimize water and air contamination.
How can plant-based alternatives promote sustainability?
Reduces reliance on resource-intensive meat production.
What are the environmental consequences of CAFOs?
Water and air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and potential for antibiotic resistance.
What are the consequences of overgrazing?
Soil erosion, desertification, and habitat loss.
How does reduced meat consumption affect greenhouse gas emissions?
It can significantly reduce methane, CO2, and nitrogen-based gas emissions from livestock.
What is the effect of increased demand for meat on traditional farming practices?
Traditional, small-scale farming is being replaced by larger, more intensive operations.
What is the impact of intensive farming on animal welfare?
Intensive farming can raise ethical concerns due to inhumane conditions.
What is the effect of free-range farming on antibiotic use?
It reduces the reliance on antibiotics and other medications.
What is the relationship between meat production and water use?
Meat production requires large amounts of water, contributing to water scarcity.
What is a CAFO?
Industrial facility housing large numbers of animals in confined spaces.
Define free-range farming.
Animals roam freely and graze in open pastures, focusing on animal welfare.
What is overgrazing?
Animals consume vegetation faster than it can regrow.
Define desertification.
The process by which fertile land turns into desert.